Quality Lab Technician

About the role

The FSQA Tech I is an introductory role in Ornua Ingredients North America FSQA department, requiring awareness, acumen, and willingness to become proficient with all inspections and procedures related to Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs.

The FSQA Tech I works closely with production staff in reporting any out-of-specification products, ingredients, or conditions as soon as possible, and will work cross-functionally to ensure all employees follow GMP’s and Quality protocols as defined by local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently learns and retains knowledge about inspection and analytical procedures
• Contributes to special projects as assigned by FSQA Lead
• Contributes to the Positive Release and Hold Program
• Assists BRCGS in Food Safety Program review in preparation for BRCGS Audits
• Performs Redzone QMS Inspections
• Becomes trained in and perform internal audits
• Understands and enforces facility GMP and safety requirements
• Informs upper management immediately of any food safety risks or significant non-conformances and takes action to maintain the integrity and efficacy of the Food Safety and Food Adulteration / Food Defense programs
• Applies knowledge of customer expectations and Food Safety & Quality standards to adequately protect customer and regulatory requirements
• Assists with decision-making, assessing risk, trouble-shooting, problem solving
• Completes any task as assigned by FSQA Lead

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a high school education and proficiency in Microsoft Tools.

Preferred qualifications include a degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry, general knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), Sanitation, and Production, and prior experience in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Strong oral, listening, written and electronic communication skills
• Ability to read and understand procedures, and accurately record / transcribe data
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, averages, density, area, circumference, and volume with accuracy
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to effectively multi-task with delegation in order to effectively manage challenges involving several variables in standardized situations
• Ability to critically analyze processes and procedures to identify and assess potential food safety hazards and quality defects

Pay and Schedule

The schedule for this role is Monday - Friday, 4pm - 12am midnight, with overtime as required. The wage is $20.50 plus 10% shift differential.